The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that the first measles death has been reported in West Texas, Texas, amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
Melissa Whitfield, a spokesman for the Texas Institute of Technology's Center for Health Sciences, confirmed his death to the Associated Press.
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Patient identity and age were not shared.
Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Associated Press.
As of Tuesday, the Texas outbreak had affected 124 people in nine counties, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Health. (istock)
As of Tuesday, the Texas outbreak had affected 124 people in nine counties, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Health (DSHS).
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Cases have also spread to New Mexico, with a total of nine confirmed cases in that state so far.
DSHS first confirmed the outbreak on February 5th.
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The agency adds that the best way to prevent illness is to receive two doses for measles, which are “mainly administered” as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Ta.
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This is a developing story.
